Malaysia's new AI data centres could release 10 million tonnes of climate pollution: study

Published on August 12, 2025

This is equivalent to adding two million cars to the road, according to analysis by RimbaWatch. The environmental non-profit is calling on the government to reject applications for new data centres that are not fully renewables-powered.

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